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Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13

Higgin.vfle. Mo-, has mathematical wonder who doesn't know letter of the alphabet or cne printed figure from an- other, but who is wonderfully strong on mental ca.tu'ations making them off, hand. His name is Ruben Fields and he is S6 years of age. He claims that his gift was given from heaven, and says it came to him suddenly when 8 years old. He says the Lnrl made Lut one Samson, one Solomon, and one Reub Ficlds> To the one he gave strength, the other wis lom, and to himself mathe- nautical instinct He guards this in- stinct with the utmost care. and will not answer questions unless he is paid, fear ing that it will be taken from him should he use it to satisfy idle curiosity.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13

During our civil war inducements were held out for Mexicans to raise cot ton in competition with our southern states. From the climate and tcmpera- tnre of Mexico it would seem, says the Cultivator, that something might be done in this direction. The first receipts of Mexican cotton in Great Britain were noted in 1851, when 1868 pounds were credited. n 1862 Mexico shipped over 3. GOO. 900 pounds, in 1863 upwards of 19. OO0. 900 pounds, in 1864, 25, 900, 900 pounds, and in 1865 nearly 37, 1000, 900; yet in 1866 the Mexican shipment of cot ton to Great Britain dropped to a52 24o pounds, ~and in 1867 to only 2464 pounds. Since 1867 the highest figure during any year was 93, e32 pounds in 1880. In point of fact, Mexico has fiaally become cotton consuming coun- try, and tho prospect is that for many years to come she will go on increasing her cotton acreage, and striving mainly to supply her own needs as far as possible. The southern states stand in little fear of competition from Mexico in cotton raising.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
Striking IC dent in Hawaii.

The name which her Majesty the Queen of Hawaii bears recalls, it may be mentioned, one of the greatest acts of hcroism recorded in the history of the rebellion of human intellect against fa- naticism. There existed horrible Goddess Pele, presiding over the great volcano Mauni Loa, who was the most cruel and dreadful of all the insular di- vinities. Wherever upon the soil the huge crater of Kilauea had thrown out lava, stones, or scoria, there her blood- thirsty temples were rected and human victims were daily sacrificed. It was in the name of P;lc that the priests exer- cised their worst oppression, and there fore it may be judged what splendid courage was shown when the heroine Kapiolani asccnded the volcano to defy and pab!lcly dethrone the hateful god- dcss. She was tho wife of a great chief tain, who had become |. Christian, and she had determined to take on her own head the tremendous responsibility of exposing the folly ot idol-worship. As she drew near the great crater viole mt eruption of fire and molzo took place, which looked like the anger of Pele, and was attributed to that cause, while furious attends ants of the fiery goddess confronted Kapiolani upon it's brink, declaring that she would be certainly killed, and all the islands de- stroyed. Yet this noble woman fear lcssly advanced over the quaking ground, through the sulphurous air, and qamid fire, noises and m ike, and on the very summit of Mauna l. oa deficd the internal deity, and declared her false, impotcnt, and abominable. Insultingly throwing stones into the seething lava lake below, she turned to the people and quietly said. "Peele is nothing! Jehovah is God, and made these fires. If I perish by the anger of Pele, then you may fear the power of Pele; but if I trust in Jehovah, and He should save me from the wrath of Pele, when break through her tabus, then you must fear and serve the Lord Jehovah. All the gods of Ha~ waii are vainl Great is Jehovah's s good ness in sending teachers to turn us from these vanities to tho living God and the way of righteousness! Then they prayed, and sang hymn, and as noth- ing particular happencl the revolution was achieved. The volcanic fires have since continued, but Pele's evil light was entirely put out by this heroic demonstration, and since then the beau- tiful islands have become, if possible, only too much Europeanizcd. -[London Telegraph,
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
Papcr Doors.

Paper doors are coming into use, and, as compared with those of wood, possess tho advantage of neither shrinking. swelling, cracking, or warping. It | formed of two thick paper boards, stamped and moulded ipto panels, and glaz d together with glue and potash, and then rolled through hoavy rollings. After being covered with a waterproof coating and then with one that is fire proof, it is painted, vanished and hung in tho usual way,
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
For the Children.

If you want to make good imitation monkey that will please the children, here are the directions: Make large rag doll, and on one side of the head glue the half of a cocoanut shell that has a good imitation face. Put on the head Q red knitted cap, or one made from red funnel, so that it covers the top and back of the rag head. Cover the hands and feet with any kind of dark brown cloth. Make a red flannel jacket, trimmed with small gilt buttons, and black velvet pants. Dress the doll in these clothes, and see how the little ones will like it. -[Boston Budget.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
An Aristocratic Pair.

"I tell you, I've moved in mighty swell soclety," said the boastful travel ing man."
 'I've moved in some pretty tony so- ciety myself" remarked the quiet look ing man to whom the remark was ad- dressed. 'I was introduced to the Sia- mese twins. "
 "The Siamese twins! You don't call them swell people do you9"
 "Why yes. At all events you can't deny that they were we'll connected. ."- Merchant Traveller. -...-
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13

Mr. Robert Hicks Monday of Eng land, who represents syndicate of leading English capitalists, is on his way to Texas and southern California to inspect lands there offered for sale. In response to questions propounded by New Orleans reporter, Mir. Mond- lay said: 'sMy present mission is, to se- cure. if possible, grazing lands that will ter as those of northern Arabia. Several English gentlemen desire 10 try the ex- pertinent on large scale of rearing the pure Arabian horse on American soil. It is said there ars portions of lower Cali fornia, Arizona and Texas where the same characteristics of soil and climate as obtained in Arabia my be found. With thoroughbred stallions and dams it is believed race of horses can be de- veloped that, under the jul licious sys- tenn of training now in vogue would ex- eel the original Arabians in power, en- durance and speed. It stands to reason that starting with the sam, pure blood, and given additional nutrition in the way of varied grasses anl vegetable food, with more salubricus climate and pur r atmos sphere the breed can not but prove better than its original.
 lam not deprecating your American stock but it ii the firm belief of some ot tho most experien ced turfmen of Eng land that tho world has never yet seen all the possibilities that lie in the heels of true Arabian. Although the.e is some difficulty in securing the best Arabian blood now, yet money will place the finest of Arabia's herds at the disposition of those who can afford the price. Improvements in transportation Of late years have been so great that thafe s no trouble fn having them a,rsngkt exss ~ Anef:ea safels.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
Death on A Sweet Tooth.

A medical plant is founi in India which destroys the power of tasting su- gar. This plans the gymnema sylvestrc, grows in the D.ccsn and inN Assam and on the Coromandel coast. Bx chewing two or three leaves of it>s person may extinguish his susceptibility, t0 sweet savors. Morbid cravings for sweetmeats that injure digestion may thus be cor< rectel. As the gymn ana is said, also, to di minish the power of enjoying a cigar, great benefit may probably be derived from it by incorporate smokers. Candy and cigarettes being the bane of the small boy, prudent parents may be expected to stock themselves promptly with gymnema sylvestre. -[ Mature.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
AVtctim of Uver.Study.

Mrs. DeGarmo-I understand your son is quite sick at college, Mra Smythea
 Mrs. Smythc-Yes. Poor John! The president writes me that he entered into his work with too much arior and he has broken down.
 Mrs. DeGarmo-What seems to be tho nature of the troub!e2
 Mrs. Smythe-He was hit on the head by foul ball, believe they call it, THarper's BaZar.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
Sizing Him Un.

''Aw, waitah," said a dizzy -pated dude at an uptown hotel the other morning, ''bwing me, aw, one boiled egg, aw."
 ''Hard or soft boiled, sir2'
 "Aw, let me think" murmured the ''chappie" as he pressed both hands to his head.
 'Soft, see," said the waiter. ssAll right, sir," and he hurried off without waiting to hear the result of the dudes cogitation.-- Hotel Mail
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13

An English paper calls attention to tho movement toward build ng ship canals. As showing the extent and nature of the movement it instances the Panama and the North Sea canals, on which work is being actively pushed. 1t also mentions the canal across the Isthmus of Corinth, which it is expected will be finished in about two years. The fact that trade interests, large as they are, bear only secondary part in tho construction of the North Sea caral, is noted as showing the interest which Germany takes in her navy. The canal really is military road in case of war. To make her fleet more effective Germany is willing to spend nearly es, GOO, 900 on a canal.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
Mexican Criminals.

The criminal classes in Mexico are among the most accomplished artists in their line to be found anywhere on the face of the earth, and possess, moreover, marvellous power of stimulating inuo- ccncc, which enables them to impose upon the most incredulous. They em- p!oy the latter faculty to great advan- tage in securing situations as servants. in which capacity they find ample scope for their genius. If you detect them in thieving and discharge or punish them their vindic.iveness knows no bounds, and they will boldly threaten future vengeance. Nor are they slow in con cocting schemes to that end with sundry gentlemen of the garrote or the stiletto, who-outwardly as respect able as anybody--prowl the streets nightly in the interests of their employers. The pleasant possi- bilitics are that some fine evening when you least expect it-perhaps as you are returning from the opera, humming Q favorite moro, c,au, or revolving sweet plans for love or lucre, such fancies will be dispelled by sudden rain of culgc.s upon your devoted head, or, worse yet, by tho keen thrust of a nabaja into the back of your best claw-hammer coat just between the shoulders. If you be not killed outright and yell for the po- lice, the chances are ten to ono (you be. ing foreigner) that the assassins will assert, in voluble Spanish, that you at- tempted to murder them, and the police will finish what they failed to accom- plish. Philadelphia Record.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
HUMOROUS.

Ou his mctal-A newly shoi horse. A friend in nccd-An obliging baker. An engaging smilc-A lovers grin at his fiancce.
 It is wise chilli that resembles its richest relatives.
 The chiropsdist gets ahead by work ing away at the foot.
 Tho question of tho (wiligh) hour Arc you sure the dog is tied9
 The oyster is Ike Q man in ono respect. He is of little use ,npti you get him out of his bed.
 What is the worst sinner, the man who can sing and won't, or the man Z who can't and will.
 Self possession in young woman is well enough for while but she shou' dn't keep it up too long.
 The insane men who handle frcarmsS, never seem to miss aim. This may be because they arc ''crackcd'' / shots. Z The baby believes in tho motto: "A place for everything and everything in its place." and her place for everything is her mouth. ~ An exchange answers the question, as to whether chr!stian man can do busi. ness successfully, by saying that he can , if he adyertiscs. <. Patient dissatisfied with dietary restrictions) Doc, I'm blamed If Pm going to starve to death just for tho sake of living little longer.
 The only reason the world toleratcsN fl ldlcr is because q cat has to be killed to furnish the strings A cat, dead or alive, is bound to make noise.
 'Did you hear of the. accident to JoncsG' "Why, no; what happened to himY "Well, he fell from his lady's favor, and broke his engagement"
 A young man is apt to stammer and stu.ter when he declares his passion. Some time the pitying girl helps him out and some time it is her pitiless father
 Paradoxical as it may appear, it is nevertheless fact that, however dangerous tho profession of bank burglar may be, he is, unquestionably, safe man.
 ''Pa, what is laughing in one's sleevc2" ''It is being secretly amused at Q thing, my son." "And when you hit your crazy bone is that crying in your sleeve, paa"
 Young wifc-I took great pains with that cucumber salad, John, and hope you enjoyod it. Husband (anxious!y} Pm afraid, my deaI that took grsae pains with it, too.
 It is said that in Portland, Me, thers is man yfsh false nose, glass eye, but three fngess and ono thumb, one ear, false teeth, false hair and cork log. He was formerly a>base ball umpire. /
 A Vassar graduate out in the country went into the stable of farm house. "Dc.r me, how close the poor cows arc crowded together" she remarked. "Ycs, mann, but we have to do it." "Why so2' "To get condensed milk"
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
The COlOnpl'S Appeal.

Many humorous incidents occurred on battlefields. A Confederate Colonel ran ahead of his regiment at Malvern Hill, and, discovering that the men were not following him as closely as he wished, he uttered a fierce oath, and exclaimed l: "Come on! :! Do you want to live forever?" The appeal was irresistible, and many a poor fellow who had laughed at the Co., oneps queer exhortation laid down his life soon after Chicago Ledger.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
Stability.

SC8DlAItys Last year, above the village church there
 swung
 Upon the low-peaked tower gilded vane; Respondent to the liz htest breeze it hung, The sport of every gust that swept tho
 plain;
 Through night and day, in sunshine and
 in shade,
 Its restless, undetermined part it played. To sloping caves below an ivy clung, And strove the vane's high vantage ground
 to gain; To-day, see its emerald pennons flung From off the point it struggled 10 attain. Its tendrils stoutly grasp the veering
 blade
 That steady toward the sunrise now is stayed. So thou, my heart, by changing impulse . wrung, Scarce for one hour thy purpose can'st | maintain; Would that Faiths shoots might twine thy cells among,
 And to Hopes dawn>fiushei sky thy gaze restran;
 No more should all-disturbing doubt in wade, t...,..s | Or dire mistrust to dull despair persuade. | & tC. NJ. Harger in Current
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13

Wilson Waddingham of New Haven, Conn.,. who recently purchased tho An- tonic Otis grant of 163. 900 acres of land si'uated in San Miguel County, Nsw Mex Q, is said to be the largest landed pop ictor in the world. He owns in fee 1.5aO. 900 acres, about 500, 900 acres morc than are claimed by the Duke of Westminster
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
VOL. XVII.
Few Will Miss Thee.

Few will miss thee, friend, when thou For a month in dust has. lain. Skilfrl hand anl anxious brow, Tongue of wisdom, Lusy brain All ,hou vert shall be forgot, And thy place shall know thee not Some we # bird may sit and sing On the marble of thy tomb, Soon 10 Ait on joy ous wing
 From that p ace of death and gloom, On some bough to warbie clear; But these songs thou shalt not hear. Some kind voice may sing thy praise. Passing near thy p'acs of resi- Fondly talk of '.'oiher d1ys'-
 But no throb within thy breas, Shall respond to word' of praise, Or old thoughts of other days" Since so fleeting is thy name,
 Talent beauty. power and wit It were we'll that without shame Thou in Gods great book were writ, There is golden words to be Craven for eternity.
 -[Chambers' Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
Diet for Athletes.

A less restricted diet in athletic train- ing is being favored in England. and, instead of the large proportion of meat formerly rigidly insisted on, physio!o- gists now consider variety of food essential to the best results. The Cam bridge boat crew. in training for the race with Oxford, were this year per- mitted to eat fish, pudding and dessert, though still forbidden sugar with pastry. -lArkansaW Traveller.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
Striking An Average.

, Employer (to clerk)-Can't you get around little earlier in tho morning, James2
 James (doubtfully)-N-no, Idon't b. lieve can, sir. (Struck with a bright can leave little earlier in tho sven-s ing.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13

Ia criticising Henry George's land theories, Prof. Dwight of Columbia Col icse, says: "Without private property m land no man can have m assured bir,h-p place or burial-l ,ce. No tree can be planted that he can call his own. nor can any dwelling be erected that will give him assured shelter."
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
Sees Him Often.

''Yos," said Dumley, "I only see my landlord when he comes for the rent. He comes promptly the 1st of every month."
 ''And then you don't see him again till next month2"
 ''Oh, yes, do. Is him often dur. ing the month. ."--[Ne " York Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
AriStOcratic HenS.

Neighbor-What beautiful hens you have, Mrs. Stuckup.
 Mrs. S:uckup-Yes, they are all inn ported fowls.
 Neighbor-You don't tell me so! ] suppose they lay eggs every day2
 Mrs. stuckup (proully)-They could do so if they saw proper, but our circum' stances arc such that my hens are not required to lay eggs every day - -[Tcxas Siftings.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
For the Summer,

Haven't seen your brother for the last week or two. Is he away9"
 "Yes; Bill has gone off for the sum- mer.'l
 ''Lqng Branchf'
 "No, not quite.s I guess the Judge meant the Work-hunse when he said ninety days..--ID IDstroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
\ POasihlA patiant

''There goes Dr. Jones with a 1he water melon. See him over there2"
 ''Yes. He must be going to make somebody present. "--[ Merchant Tray Ger. ,.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
C0llae6eat KgtBrn News.
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xc. MCILEY, Editor and Proprieto
Local News a Speciality,
TERMS

$2O0 pr year, if paid strictly in advance. U not paid at tho expiration of thrss menths V2.7 76 win be charse1
 Suhsoribes deslring their papers d3soon- dnusd must give notice at the KIrIlAr1ox of SAek subscriptions, any previous notice not eeMG sufficient and unless all arrsarHxss ars pAid papels wfll not then be disconiinued >Ave q ths option of the pubhshse.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1887-05-03
Application for Patent.
Notice No. 1855. |


UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, May 2, 1887.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN South Galena Consolidated Mining Com
pany. by Liberty E. Holden, its attorney in fact
of Salt Lake City, Utah, has made application
Extension Galena Lode mining claim, situate
in West Mountain Mining District, Salt Lake
county, Utah Territory, consisting of ], 49, rs
linear feet of the lode, and surface ground 200
feet wide being Lot No. 1854, and described in
the field notes and plat of the official survey on
file in this Office, with magnetic variation at
II degrees east as follows: Commencing at
Post No /, a corner of the claim, and running
thence south Sc degrees 81 minutes east PISS
feet to Post No. 2, from which U. s. mineral
monument No. l in said district bears north so
degrees AZ minutes east 609 feet distant; thence
south 81 degrees sc minutes west 442 feet to Post
No. 3; thence south 40 degrees west 544.7 feet to
Post No. 4; thence south 30 degrees AZ minutes
west 1856 feet to Post No. 5; thence north SO
degrees 81 minutes west 200 feet to Post No. 6;
thence north 80 degrees AZ minutes east 725. &c
feet to Post No. z; thence north 40 degrees east
3S7 ~ feet to Post No s; thence north 81 degrees
SC minutes east 1874. II feet to said Post No. l,
the place of beginning, containing total area
ing, however, from the aboye-described area
so much thereof as is embraced and included
in the Fanny Bemis, lot No. 107; the Melissa,
lot No. &c; the Henrietta, lot No. So, and the
Aladdin, lot No. s., mining claims in the same
mining district, the area claimed being 5.20l
acres. The said mining claim being of record
in the office of the Recorder OF said mining
district at Bingham, in Salt Lake county, Utah.
The nearest known locations being the Fanny
Bemis, the Melissa, the Henrietta and the
Aladdin mining claims, in the same district.
direct that this notice be published in the
Salt Lake DEMOCRAT, at Salt Lake City, Utah,
the newspaper published nearest the said min
ing claim, for the period Of sixty days.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1887-05-03
Application for Patent.
Notice No. 1881

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March H. 1857
N OTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
IN Liberty E. Holden, of Salt Lake City. Utah.
and Jacob H. Wolcott, of Ophir, Utah, have
made application for United States patent for
the Grand Gulch No Lode mining claim sim.
ate Oph1r mining district, Tooele county. Utah
Territory, consisting of 1,5O0 linear feet of the
lode, and surface ground 200 feet wide, being
lot No. 163, and described in the field notes and
plat OF the official survey on file in this Office
with magnetic variation at 16 degrees 40 min
utes east, as follows: Commencing at post No
l, a corner OF the claim, from which u S. min
eral monument No. ], in said district, bears
south IL degrees 81 minutes west 500 feet dis
tant; and running thence north 800 feet to
post No. p thence east 200 feet to post No 3.
thence south 500 feet to post No. 4; and thence
west 200 feet to said post No l, the place of be-
ginning, containing total area OF {. IS acres:
expressly excepting and excluding, however
from the foregoing described area SO much
thereof as Is embraced and included in the
Green Eyed Monster, lot No. 1856 lode claim
the area claimed being 6.S6 acres The discoy,
cry point OF the claim Is 200 feet east of the dis
coyery point Of the San Joaquin, lot No. 81
patented mining claim, and also bears $50 feet
north OF point in the southerly end line of the
claim. $50 feet east of said post No. l. The said
mining claim being of record in the Office of
the Recorder of said mining district, at Ophir.
locations being the San Joaquin, lot No. 81; the
Green Eyed Monster lot No. 1856, and the Grand
Gulch, lot No. 162, mining claims in the same
district
1 direct that this notice be published in the
Salt Lake DEMOCRAT the newspaper published
nearest the said mining claim, for the period
of sixty days. D. WEBB, Register